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The Acton Wednesday February OBrien vows in Sacred Heart church Sacred Heart Church In Rock- wood was the scene of a pretty midwinter wedding last January when Irene Mary OBrien became the bride of Frederick John in an afternoon ceremony at which Rev Father Elliott officiated Wearing a blue floorlength dress of poly satin with a blue velvet matching cape the bride looked lovely as she carried yellow roses and on a while prayer book June lield of ltd formerly of was the brides attendant wearing a matching gown and cape In uschla velvet and giving Ihe bride away wan her brother HAPPY SHINING AND BRIGHT 30 little headed for Toronto to compete in the annual people all members of the Rockwood KIwanIs Music Festival Sharing the bus were Centennial primary school choir boarded the grades 1 2 and 3 members of the bus for Toronto at 8 am Tuesday morning public school choir Photo by Lorraine Council turns down request for pumper Victor Smith plays made violin himself council decided that the budget for the Rockwood- fire brigade would stand at an even six mills for but turned down a request from Fire Chief Carl Meadows that a new pumper be purchased to replace an aging truck for which the brigade cannot purchase parts Deputy Reeve Duncan Mc- said he felt the brigade was the best equipped In the county and 1973 should be a year when the people who pay taxes got a break feel should hold the line he declared to council and If we can get away with a mill less then it should be considered Comins and Goins The heartiest congratulations they finished a marvellous lunch and best wishes arc sent from topped off with a special their many friends to anniversary cake was served as David and Gail Bacon whose planned by daughter Marlene little miracle Janice checked and son Wayne ran well along in at l a last Friday with friends and neighbors February Guelph General Hospital weighing lbs A darling granddaughter for Roy and Berntce Bacon of and Mr and Mrs Wilfred of Happy Birthday Janice Lee and love from everyone Cards gifts and flowers were all part of the celebration for the popular couple with special guests Mr and Mrs Council did approve purchase of a new van to replace one donated to the brigade by Iiu Hills deciding also the old van should be returned to the donor The fire chief pointed out that the two present trucks were paid for and Interest and principal on the fire hall were down from last year but with exception of Councillor Bill council decided a new pumper at a coat of would be too rich far blood in Spread east Chief Meadows said the expenditure could be spread over two years since delivery of the vehicle wouldnt take place until next year Im afraid we might get a fire such as we had on Christmas day and the old truck gives out We could end up losing the building and maybe a life he suggested The old truck was beautiful In Its day but it Is outdated now he told council The truck has only miles on It but the engine of parents of groom Garfield and the brides two brothers Bert Kelly of and John of R Nice missing Parts cannot be purchased The chief suggested that If Friends of Harve of Rockwood say hi to the two week Hospital nutee and hope that hell recover rapidly and be back in the district again soon day singing for three important Moll Webster is also on the ladies in our community so the hospital list these dajs best returns for every day of the something about a knee injury to Mrs J A Little and Miss Hear youll be home this week of and Mrs Molly just take care and know William Early of Eden Mills thatourvillagefnendsexpectto Congratulations to you and going Garfield and Vera may would not along with your next 25 ears together be as Purchasing the truck that they happy and productive as the first dcr keeping the budget the which hac been spent on jour sanK M last wou3d farm just outside the village enable the brigade to buy the cab and chassis for the pumper and add the rest later The pump on could be transferred to a new vehicle The deputy reeve was not impressed with the argument He said the brigade had an up-to- date mutual aid system and this and send their best wishes How about that The fireman did it and lets hope it catches on Saturday night was ladies night for wives and gal friends of Rock- Fire and the ladies were treated to a pot luck smorgasbord dinner with ultra trimmings constructed by the gentlemen Roast beef turkey salads galore hot rolls carrot sticks gentlemen style cake and Ice cream A tremendous meal said the ladies friends in me motor coma Night school aspirants waiting raUier townahip for a call wlU be delighted to doling out money for a new one know that Arts and Crafts Double capacity There is no way I want to raise taxes said the fire chief 1 pay them too but he pointed out the pumping capacity of the new truck was twice as fast the old one and doubled storage of water Mr McPhedran said council will be commencing come date Tuesday February for consecutive weeks Same as usual the classes will be held at the Rockwood Centennial school at m until 10 oclock with no preliminary registration night The classes being presented for this session include Bridge for Beginners Creative had asked taxpayers to pay five attending and it was served at the including crochet and Yoga If mills Tor several years and it was hunger hour of p after bridge would like to increased to six which was three hours of dancing to old and see classes for advanced bridge money well spent but everything new smash hits of instruction this will also be else was up too so if a mill could nsdered if sufficient inquiries be saved without sacrificing any are received So get out your protection they should pass the bicycles and make It to the school come February 27 Its a guaranteed step toward getting of winter cobwebs night and the ladies had fun the gentlemen hope to do it and by m the crowd had with the St Johns Parish Hall all cleaned up with no fuss no muss and neat as it ever Another lively Involvement for Itsa wilt two top Hall ill be the scene of be held every other week at bowlers Ckn Gray and Vivim SSL Nightingale who in fa quite make he grade but it was a pre try thats what count Vivian will be competing two more tournament this weekend her team mates her the best along with her friends in the village Nice going Vivian were all behind you and remember the old cliche matters nought whether you win or lose but how you play the What ho Its congratulations to Garfield and Vera farewell who celebrated their wed ding anniversary last Friday evening at the St Johns Parish Hall with approximately guests from the Rockwood district and Guelph Ken Warm ins tons fourpiece orchestra from Fergus was the group which kept everything hopping from to and after February Sunshine Club membership was a capacity one and Rev Ralph Williams opened the meeting with O Canada followed by the regular sing song so well enjoyed by all members Under business discussion it was decided to leave the purchase or card tables Tor the club ownership pending until a later meeting During the afternoon program managed by Cliff and Wesley Victor Smith entertained with a violin selec tion on Ills own specially made instrument which he himself had constructed and before performing explained to his audience the reason for Its being called a violin He that Mr had lived In Europe and hod tried to simplify the construction of the violin by having no arches no curves straight line construction and no FF holes just two straight holes cut as sound holes based on the scientific principle of the era then called the box fiddle sold Mr Smith wa3 born In and died In 1841 He Ihcn played his own instrument accompanied by Mrs Early at the piano Alt followed Mr Smith and entertained with mouth organ selection which had everyone clapping their feet and Mr gave a humorous entitled The Fawn that Survived the Snare Thou MeCuUhcon was next on the list of participators and an The Stranger of Galilee after which Mr McDouuoll gave a humorous reading The Former The remainder of the af ternoons progrum was spent In games of euchre and until lunch time with Mrs and Mrs convening Prizes were presented to Mra little and Mr Stewart the chomps for the day and winning the euchre high score prizes were Fred Alton and Mrs McLean with Mrs W and Rev Ralph the lone hand winners Mrs and were awarded the law score prizes and club members were appreciative the extra prizes on hand as donated by Mrs Early for the afternoons gomes Birthday Erecting were then sung for Mrs Mrs Early ana Miss C Eramosa approves road expenditures Council passed a resolution authorizing road ex penditures of for at a soccial meeting afternoon when projected expenditures out by roaa super intendent Bob Hamilton and representatives of the Department were discussed Council also authorized applying for a supplementary al lowance of Both are subject to approval from the Department of Transportation and communications Expenditures were broken down Into for construction and for maintenance while the supplementary figure consists of for construction and for main tenance The Department pays a sub sidy of So per cent on road expenditures so actually the township is raising for roads which the Department will match making a total of with the supplementary added to Councillor Dark who suggested replacing the motor and fixing the truck up Councillor Jim Milne felt the budget should be set so the brigade can buy a new panel truck at a cost of 3500 and hold the line on last years estimates saving the extra for a new pumper a suggestion which council acted on by resolution It was also agreed to purchase two new 244kut clocks for the fire hall at apiece it for a total of Breakdown Figures include 1000 which has been allotted to roads in Eden Mills to 5000 for spraying and cutting for hard top maintenance 36000 for loose top maintenance 24000 for winter control 3000 for safety devices for culvert maintenance and for over head Council has also authorized a 17000 road needs study per cent of which is recoverable by subsidy Mr Hamilton said he proposed to prime and double seal the road through Everton this year as far as which councillors have humorously dubbed the Freeway since the deputy reeve lives along it but all construction and maintenance hinges on the amount of work the Department approves Council also discussed the assessment which is being lost from buildings torn down to make way for the Dam noting there should be some form of compensation for the losses On safety During the week Const J H Accident Prevention officer spoke to students at Brookville Public School about hydro safety and Centre Senior Public School about snowmobile safety Murtln Acting groomsman for tin occasion was Ifolman and as ushers Gurnet and Robert Arthur Art Dinner dance After the service a banquet dinner and dance was hold at the town hall where yellow carnations In bud vanes decorated the tables Over 120 guests were in with outoftown guests Including Doris and Pat of Burlington Theresa of Hamilton John and Daisy and James and Debbie Melonsy all of Toronto Ambrose and Whalcn Fred Hanson Vera Bud Fred and Helen and Mary Klelnvcld and daughters Hondo Janice and Marilyn all of Guelph lathering held Prior to the wedding several and celebrations had been held for the couple and catering for wedding had been Jane Nlsbet Morrison Held Kendall Joanne Burton sisters and children of the matron at honor June Held Mrs had also designed and created the ensembles of the bride and herself The bride Is the daughter of Ruth and the late Charles OBrien of and the the son of the late and Ieonard of He is in the employee of the Construction Company limited A honeymoon for the happy couple was postponed until a later date Who hill for hot Who gets the bill when a firefighter has his pants burned a council pondered that one for several minutes before deciding to ask the clerk to check fire insurance and see If the policy covers hot pants One firefighter had a good pair of slacks ruined at the fire at Christmas time and Fire Chief Carl Meadows explained the brigade had never encountered the problem before IRENE MARY OBRIEN became the bride of Frederick John in an afternoon ceremony at Sacred Heart Church recently Awards presented sheep club meeting Members of the Sheep Club gathered at the erfjus Agricultural Building to receive recognition for 1972 and to start a new year Fred Marshall representing Wellington County Federation of Agriculture expressed the interest of the Federation and presented each member with sponsorship money Irvine Black Ron Storey and Bob leaders of the club were warmly thanked by the members Gary Hutchison and Bob as representatives of the Western lamb Producers outlined ac tivities for the coming year and their support of the sheep club activities They also answered questions from the members Present awards Gerald Townsend extension for Wellington showed a film on sheep raising Irvine Black presented a special award to Duncan top girl and James top boy in the sheep club The next meeting will be in tho spring break when a tour of an industry it planned and election of officers will take place laughter is the best medicine for a long and happy life He who laughs lasts REST A G1SCIDE HOT WATER HEATER AT ACTON HYDRO ALICE STREET Square Dancing Classes To be held at St Johns Parish Hall AT ROCKWOOD Instructors Max Ferguson and Musicians CLASSES BEGIN Saturday Feb 24th from pm to pm COST OF CLASSES 250 per couple Courses every other week SNACK BAR FACILITIES sessions of February at 9 to pm at the parish hall The tost for Carl Max and refreshments Everyone Trophy SSSf J come and TiniycdnlsUnuforthe lists and how square NIGHT SCHOOL Rockwood Centennial School Classes begirt TUESDAY FEB 27th from pm to COURSES INCLUDE Bridge for Beginners Creative Yoga Registration First Night of Classes Courses Last weeks THE PLACE TO BUY TV Portable Television Model BPD RCA Power Grid 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